Working with our country’s military veterans is one of the greatest honors we have here at Family Memorials by Gibson. Creating a beautiful monument that tells their stories and recognizes the sacrifices they have made for our country is truly meaningful work. Thanks to the VA and the federal government, most veterans are eligible for a free memorial. That being said, there is often confusion regarding what exactly this means for and how they can take advantage of this government benefit. In this post, we’ll show you what types of memorials you are able to get from the government for free, how you can incorporate the government memorials into your own privately purchased stones, some alternatives to the government provided memorials, how …show more content…
We can either order a bronze from a private company that will match the veteran’s plaque so they can be side by side, or we can manufacture a marble or granite stone that perfectly matches the government issued stone or marker. What About Ordering Pre-Need Stones? A government monument or bronze cannot be ordered until that veteran has passed away. Since this is the case, how is it possible for someone to purchase a pre-need monument? (learn more about the benefits of purchasing a pre-need monument) The truth is, we simply go through the process as normal. We can even drill the holes in the stone to mount the bronze when the time is needed. Then, when the veteran being memorialized does pass away, we’ll write up a new contract, get the bronze ordered, and mount it to their monument out in the cemetery. Let us Deal with the Paperwork Applying for this government benefit requires the paperwork to be filled out correctly the first time, otherwise there can be lengthy delays (imagine that). As part of our service to our veterans, as long as we are provided with their discharge papers, we are more than happy to submit the government headstone application for you and all of the associated